Press Freedom Index in Lithuania
Lithuania: Press Freedom Index was 20.15 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Press Freedom Index in Lithuania, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Lithuania stood at 20.15.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Lithuania peaked at 22.2 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 18.24, in 2013.
That places Lithuania 150th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Press Freedom Index in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18.24 | — |
| 2014 | 19.2 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 18.8 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 19.95 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 21.37 | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 22.2 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 22.06 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 21.19 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 20.15 | -4.9% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 20.15 is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.1, 87% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 20.15 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.38, 86% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.26 | 18.24 | 22.2 | 7 |
| 2020s | 20.67 | 20.15 | 21.19 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Lithuania?
- Press freedom index in Lithuania was 20.15 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 22.2 in 2018.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.24 in 2013.
- How does Lithuania rank for press freedom index?
- Lithuania ranks 150th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).